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GP55 NUY

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,446 mi
Last recorded124,446 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 108,985 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 94,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 81,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,875 miles

there is a noise from the front suspension while reversing on full lock no play found

Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

there is a noise from the front suspension while reversing on full lock no play found

Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,800 miles

large under trays and slightly damaged

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear hand/brake reading low and not locking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

large under trays and slightly damaged

offside rear hand/brake reading low and not locking

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

object on offside windscreen

remove object from inside mirror

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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GP55 NUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP55 NUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP55 NUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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